. >> president obama and the first lady were in boston today. the president telling the people of that city --- quote - "every one of us stands with you." he was speaking at an interfaith service at a boston cathedral. honoring mondays victims. the president was emotional - as he saluted the city for its strength and resilience. >> boston, you are my home. ash for millions of us what happened on monday is personal. it is personal. they do not have any success on shaking us or they have picked the wrong city to do it. (cheers & applause) >> pam: after the service, the president and first lady those injured in the bombings. 11-year-old aaron hern of martinez was one of the victims who got a surprise visit from the first lady. aaron was injured while watching his mother finish the race. aaron's mother posted on facebook, that her son is almost completely free of most of the medical tubes, and his neck brace has been removed. while he is improving, it is still not known how long aaron will remain in the hospital. more chilling video coming out of th